Substance Abuse Counselor
Volunteers of American Greater New York•The Bronx, NY
4d•Onsite
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed. Commonwealth Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with behavioral health issues. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-vets-programs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Certification as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan, including intake and assessment where required.
- Develop service plans with clients that address individualized needs.
- Maintain client records.
- Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
- Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Serve as a resource to staff on substance abuse issues.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
